El-jay, &friends & Oluwadamvic - Ode Ireti May 2026

is a vibrant Afro-house collaboration by NYC-based producer &friends (Sean Thomas), featuring Nigerian vocalists eL-Jay and Oluwadamvic . Released in August 2022 under the Hidden Hands label, the track gained massive popularity in the global dance scene, particularly through a viral remix by Zimbabwean producer Nitefreak . Core Meaning and Inspiration

To celebrate the one-year anniversary in December 2023, &friends released a full-length . Ode Ireti Pt. II, The Album - Album by &friends - Spotify eL-Jay, &friends & Oluwadamvic - Ode Ireti

Ode Ireti Pt. II, The Album * Ode Ireti Pt. II. &friends, eL-Jay, Oluwadamvic, VXSION. * Ode Ireti - Kay-9ine Remix. &friends, eL- is a vibrant Afro-house collaboration by NYC-based producer

The original track typically sits at 119–120 BPM and is noted for its infectious "o-le-le" vocal hook. Ode Ireti Pt

The title translates from Yoruba to "Hunters of Hope".

Primarily Afro House , blending soulful vocals with rhythmic house beats.

It is a song about resilience and following one's destiny. Producer &friends describes it as a story of choosing to listen to one's heart rather than the doubts of others.